The Woman, Infant, and Children program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, health referrals, and breastfeeding support.
Existing Participants
Milk Depot
The Will County WIC is now a milk depot for the Western Great Lakes Mothers’ Milk Bank!
Women, Infants, and Children Supplement Nutrition Program (WIC) provides food, nutrition counseling and referrals to help caregivers until their child’s fifth birthday.
Healthy Food
Fresh fruits & vegetables, milk, cheese, cereal, peanut butter, eggs, and more!
Nutrition Education
Shopping guidance
Prenatal nutrition tips
Kid-friendly recipes
Personalized nutrition counseling
Breastfeeding Support
Support & education
Lactation support
Classes & info
Care Beyond WIC
Referrals to medical services, Medicaid/SNAP, substance/drug abuse, smoking cessation, immunizations, lead screening, Head Start.
To become eligible for Illinois WIC, an applicant must meet the following requirements listed below:
You must be an Illinois resident who is/are:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding (up to baby’s 1st birhday)
- Non-breastfeeding postpartum (up to 6 months)
- Infants and children (up to their 5th birthday)
Sign Up Today
Together, we’ve got this!
1. Check your eligibility.
2. Provide us with your contact info here.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
- Proof of identity for you and your child
- Proof of household income
- Immunization record for infants and children
Remember, your child must attend your first appointment.
What should I expect?
During your first appointment, a WIC representative will walk you through the eligibility process to ensure you meet the criteria.
Your representative will:
- Conduct a health assessment
- Provide opportunities to discuss nutrition and health concerns
- Provide monthly benefits and education that will help you with your food budget
The Will County WIC is now a milk depot for the Western Great Lakes Mothers’ Milk Bank!
The milk donated to Milk Bank WGL provides over 90 hospitals throughout Wisconsin and Illinois with nutritious breast milk for thousands of families.
Milk Bank WGL is the only non-profit HMBANA Accredited milk bank serving Wisconsin and Illinois. Learn more about the amazing organization on their website!
Resources for Existing Will County WIC Participants
WIC EBT Card Help
If you need further assistance with your WIC EBT card, please call us at 815-727-8524.
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Get more information on the WIC Program
To get more information or to enroll in the WIC program, please fill out the form below to have a WIC staff member contact you.
WIC Program
Nondiscrimination statements
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The non discrimination statements box located at the bottom – Can we remove that and add in the non-discrimination text somewhere in a section of this page (To the bottom maybe):
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
The WIC program is available at our locations in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Monee, Illinois.
Call 815-727-8524 for questions or appointments.
JOLIET
MAIN OFFICE
501 Ella Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
ph: 815-727-8524
Hours
Mon., Tues., Thur., *Fri.
8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Wed.
10:30 am – 6: 15 pm
*Please Note: Office is closed the Third Friday of each month.
BOLINGBROOK
NORTHERN BRANCH
323 Quadrangle Dr. Door B
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
ph: 630-679-7010
Hours
Mon., Tues., Thur., *Fri.
8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Wed.
10:30 am – 6: 15 pm
*Please Note: Office is closed the Third Friday of each month.
MONEE
EASTERN BRANCH
5601 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd. Ste. 110
Monee, IL 60449
ph: 708-534-5777
Hours
Tuesdays
8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Please call for appointments on Mon.
(8:30 am – 4:15 pm)
Wed.
(10:30 am – 6:15 pm).